Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Sammy McCrary #3422 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Slight Decline in Pace, Opportunities for Consistency Sammy McCrary completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon in 4:39:33, maintaining an average pace of 10:40 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, the race saw variations in mile splits, with a strong surge at mile 5 clocking a 6:54 pace, but also a slowdown observed at mile 6 with a 12:14 pace. Mile 22 exhibited a spike to a 13:47 pace, which impacted overall timings. Despite this, his final position in his division (M50-54) was 49th out of numerous competitors. Comparing this result to previous marathons, including a notable 3:48:51 finish in 2023 at an 8:44 min/mile pace, it's clear Sammy showed strong potential in earlier events. This year, focusing on maintaining a steady pace could help close the gaps observed. Consistency in pacing across each mile could lead to improvement in overall time and competitive standing within his division. Keep pushing forward, Sammy!